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225/50 R18 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Bridgestone Turanza T005

4.6/5

£161
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Toyo Proxes Comfort

3.3/5

£106
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)

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4.95/5
Recommended
#3
Summer tires
2025

Continental PremiumContact 7

Continental did it again with the PremiumContact 7. It’s an incredibly well balanced tire with just the right wet and dry grip and above average mileage. Since it’s launch in 2023 it got nothing but the best results in the tests, the only downside being it’s premium price.
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
4.95/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2024Automotorsport235/55 R18Test winner
2
2024Autobild225/55 R17Exemplary
1
2024Autozeitung225/45 R17Test winner
1
2024ACE225/45 R17Highly recommended
1
2024Vibilagare215/55 R17-
1
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
1
2024Sportauto215/40 R18Test winner
2
2024Autobild205/55 R16Exemplary
1
2024Autobild205/55 R16-
5
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
3
2023Autobild225/45 R18Outstanding
2
2023ACE225/45 R18Highly recommended
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/40 R18Test winner
1
2023Tyre Reviews205/55 R16Test winner
1
2023Autoklub ČR205/55 R16-

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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 225/50 R18 99W XL EVc )
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4.45/5
Recommended
#7
Summer tires
2025

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

We really like the new Potenza Sport, as it’s more sporty and dynamic than the usual tyre in this category, but still perfectly usable and safe for everyday driving, which makes it unique. It’s rolling resistance, mileage and overall comfort are also on a good level, except for a slighty higher noise.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
  • dry-steering-reaction
    Excellent steering response on dry roads
    • rolling-resistance
      High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
4.45/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
4
2024Autobild265/35 R19Good
1
2024Autobild225/55 R17Exemplary
3
2024Autobild235/55 R19Good
5
2023Tyre Reviews225/40 R18Recommended
5
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
3
2023Gute-Fahrt235/35 R19Good +
2
2023Autozeitung235/35 R19Test winner
4
2023ACE225/45 R18Highly recommended
6
2023SportAuto225/40 R18Very good
2
2023Autobild225/40 R18Outstanding
3
2022Tyre Reviews255/35 R19Recommended
6
2022Autobild245/40 R19Good
3
2022Sportauto235/35 R19Very good
5
2022Autobild225/45 R18Good
1
2021Autobild265/35 R20Exemplary

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Bridgestone Potenza Sport ( 225/50 R18 99Y XL EVc )
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4.85/5
Recommended
#4
Summer tires
2025

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

The Pilot Sport range from Michelin is now almost legendary, with the Cup variants being the fastest road legal tyres available. But the ‚ordinary‘ Pilot Sport 5 not as spory as it’s name suggest - it’s incredibly well balanced, with the priority being low rolling resistance and high mileage over sporty handling. It’s still a Michelin tire, so higher price is to be expected.
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
      • -
4.85/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
2
2024Sportauto215/40 R18Very good
2
2023Tyre Reviews225/40 R18Highly recommended
3
2023Autobild225/40 R18Outstanding
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18Outstanding
3
2023ACE225/45 R18Highly recommended
6
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
5
2023Autozeitung235/35 R19Highly recommended
1
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17Test winner

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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ( 225/50 ZR18 (99Y) XL )
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£174
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4.6/5
Recommended
#6
Summer tires
2025

Bridgestone Turanza T005

The Turanza T005 was introduced in 2018, but still stands as a great tyre, offered in incredible 350 different sizes. It’s universal also in it’s properties - it’s a balanced mix of wet and dry performance with above-average rolling resistance.
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • rolling-resistance
    Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
    • mileage
      Low mileage
    • price-value-ratio
      Bad value for the money
4.6/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
3
2024Sportauto215/40 R18Very good
4
2023ADAC205/55 R16Good
3
2023Autoklub ČR205/55 R16-
3
2023Tyre Reviews205/55 R16Highly recommended
2
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Very good
1
2022Autozeitung215/55 R17Highly recommended
1
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
4
2022Promobil235/55 R17Recommended
3
2022ADAC215/60 R16Good
2
2022ADAC185/65 R15Good
4
2022Autobild215/55 R17Good
3
2021ADAC205/55 R16Good
4
2021ADAC225/50 R17Good
3
2021Autobild215/60 R17Exemplary
5
2021Autobild205/55 R16Exemplary

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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 225/50 R18 95W )
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£146
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Turanza T005
- In stock
£150
 		Turanza T005 In stock Free shipping
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Turanza T005 (*) XL
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£161
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Turanza T005 (*) XL RunFlat
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£179
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT ( 225/50 R18 99W XL *, runflat )
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£184
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 225/50 R18 99W XL * )
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£164
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4.05/5

Hankook Ventus Prime 4

Ventus Prime 4 Is our favorite every day tyre, as it offers premium safety at an affordable price. Short braking distances, good handling, but slightly worse at aquaplaning and comfort.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
    • aquaplaning-longitudinal
      Below average aquaplaning resistance
4.05/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
3
2024Autobild225/55 R17Exemplary
8
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
6
2024Vibilagare215/55 R17-
8
2024Autobild205/55 R16Good
4
2024Autobild205/55 R16-
5
2023Autobild225/65 R17Exemplary
9
2023Autoklub ČR205/55 R16-
9
2023ADAC205/55 R16Good
7
2023Tyre Reviews205/55 R16Recommended
2
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
2
2022Autobild215/55 R17Exemplary

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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 225/50 R18 99W XL 4PR SBL )
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£124
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4.3/5
Recommended
#11
Summer tires
2025

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

The upgraded version of the legendary P7 has a good steering response and low rolling resistance, which makes sense as it's often a first equipment of many car manufacturers.
  • wet-handling
    Exceptional handling on the wet
  • dry-braking
    Short braking distance on dry roads
  • aquaplaning-longitudinal
    Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • dry-handling
    Great handling on dry roads
  • wet-braking
    Short braking distance on wet roads
      • -
4.3/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
2
2024Autozeitung225/45 R17Highly recommended
6
2024Autobild225/55 R17Good
2
2023Tyre Reviews205/55 R16Highly recommended
4
2023Autoklub ČR205/55 R16-
17
2023ADAC205/55 R16Good
2
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
7
2021Autobild205/55 R16Good
9
2021ADAC225/50 R17Satisfactory

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Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) Run Flat ( 225/50 R18 95W *, runflat )
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£209
 		Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) Run Flat ( 225/50 R18 95W *, runflat ) In stock Free shipping
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) ( 225/50 R18 95W )
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£135
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) ( 225/50 R18 99W XL * )
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£154
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4.15/5

Bridgestone Turanza 6

The Turanza 6 is quite a new addition to Bridgestone’s lineup, being introduced in 2023. Featuring the new ENLITEN technology, it should be lighter and have positive effect on fuel efficiency. In the tests, the efficiency is confirmed alongside with higher mileage. That being said, it somehow lacks the performance of other premium tyres, so we would recommend it only when the price is lower.
  • rolling-resistance
    Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
    • dry-braking
      Longer braking distance on dry roads
    • noise-exterior
      High drive-by noise levels
    • wet-handling
      Poor handling on the wet
4.15/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
3
2024Autobild205/55 R16Exemplary
10
2024Autobild205/55 R16-
6
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
6
2024ACE225/45 R17Recommended
9
2024Autozeitung225/45 R17Recommended for economical driving
4
2024Automotorsport235/55 R18Good
5
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good
16
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
2
2023Autobild225/65 R17Exemplary

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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 225/50 R18 99W XL Enliten / EV )
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£138
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4.2/5

GoodYear Efficient Grip Performance 2

Despite its name, this tyre is focused mainly on efficiency and comfort, which is where it excels. It has got a great mileage, while maintaining very safe characteristics and therefore is recommended for drivers that value comfort over sportiness.
  • ride-comfort
    Comfortable ride
  • rolling-resistance
    Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
  • mileage
    Exceptional mileage
      • -
4.2/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2024ACE225/45 R17Recommended
4
2024Vibilagare215/55 R17-
13
2024Autobild205/55 R16-
4
2024Autobild205/55 R16Exemplary
9
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
5
2024Autobild225/55 R17Good
1
2023ADAC205/55 R16Good
4
2023Tyre Reviews205/55 R16Highly recommended
3
2022Autozeitung215/55 R17Highly recommended
18
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
1
2022Autobild215/55 R17Exemplary
1
2022ADAC185/65 R15Good
13
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
10
2021Autobild205/55 R16Good
4
2021ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory

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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 225/50 R18 99W XL EVR )
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£144
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 XL
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£150
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4/5

Firestone Roadhawk 2

Firestone, the affordable brand belonging to the Bridgestone group, has a fresh addition to their lineup - the Roadhawk 2. And it seems like it’s set off for success - it offers the Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology, which makes the rolling resistance and mileage exceptional for a budget tyre and it combines it with safe behavior on wet and dry.
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4/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2024Autozeitung225/45 R17Highly recommended

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Firestone Roadhawk 2 ( 225/50 R18 95W Enliten / EV )
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£127
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Firestone Roadhawk 2 ( 225/50 R18 95W EVc )
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£143
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4.2/5

Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

Despite its name, this tyre is focused mainly on efficiency and comfort, which is where it excels. It has got a great mileage, while maintaining very safe characteristics and therefore is recommended for drivers that value comfort over sportiness.
  • ride-comfort
    Comfortable ride
  • rolling-resistance
    Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
  • mileage
    Exceptional mileage
      • -
4.2/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2024ACE225/45 R17Recommended
4
2024Vibilagare215/55 R17-
13
2024Autobild205/55 R16-
4
2024Autobild205/55 R16Exemplary
9
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
5
2024Autobild225/55 R17Good
1
2023ADAC205/55 R16Good
4
2023Tyre Reviews205/55 R16Highly recommended
3
2022Autozeitung215/55 R17Highly recommended
18
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
1
2022Autobild215/55 R17Exemplary
1
2022ADAC185/65 R15Good
13
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
10
2021Autobild205/55 R16Good
4
2021ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory

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Efficient Grip Performance 2 XL
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£150
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Cars with 225/50 R18 tyres

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Continental PremiumContact 7
93%
2. Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
3. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
4. Kumho Ecsta HS52
82%
5. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
6. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
7. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
8. Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
9. Toyo Proxes Comfort
75%
10. Vredestein Ultrac
74%

Wet

1. Continental PremiumContact 7
83%
2. Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
3. Vredestein Ultrac
80%
4. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
5. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
77%
6. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
7. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
8. Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
9. Michelin Primacy 4+
69%
10. Semperit Speed-Life 3
68%

Comfort

1. Michelin e.Primacy
86%
2. Nexen N fera Sport SUV
78%
3. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
77%
4. Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
5. Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
6. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
7. Falken Azenis FK520
73%
8. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
9. Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%
10. Toyo Proxes Comfort
69%

Economy

1. Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2. Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
4. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
79%
5. Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
6. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
7. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
8. Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
9. Fulda EcoControl HP2
65%
10. Continental PremiumContact 7
61%

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